Year 5 Class Teacher

St Paul's Church of England Primary School, London, NW3 3DS

15 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  4 January 2027

• Closing date

  20 November 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  5 November 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time: Full time, Year 5 Class Teacher, Monday to Friday, term time only plus one week for INSET.
• Contract type: Fixed term - January 2027 to 31st August 2027
• Pay scale: M4 to M6 Inner London pay scale

What skills and experience we're looking for

Year 5 Class Teacher
Main Scale 4 to 6
Fixed Term Contract
Start date: 1st January 2027 to 31st August 2027

St Paul's C of E Primary School is “a warm, nurturing and community-centred school where pupils’ wellbeing is of utmost importance”. We are particularly proud of our children, their behaviour towards each other and to their learning. The school is idyllically situated on the borders of Primrose Hill Park. Our one form entry school has a friendly and committed staff and supportive parents, which creates a lively and rewarding place to work.

We are looking for an excellent classroom teacher with a strength in Literacy who:

• Has drive and ambition to inspire learning and success.
• Has a willingness to innovate and work collaboratively.
• Will contribute to the wider school community.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer:

• Highly motivated and well-behaved children.
• A supportive leadership team who are committed to staff development and training.
• A friendly and cohesive staff team.
• An excellent partnership with families.

If you are inspired by children’s learning and would like to be part of a committed and professional team, we would like to meet you. Visits to the school are welcome and encouraged please contact 0207 722 7381 to arrange an

appointment.

Further information and application forms are available on-line on our school website at www.stpauls.camden.sch.uk/Contact/Job-Vacancies

Please email your completed application to admin@stpauls.camden.sch.uk

Closing date: Friday, 20th November 2026 at midday.Interviews to be held the week commencing: Monday, 23rd November 2026.St Paul’s CE Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff, governors and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS disclosure. In line with KCSIE 2025 and safer recruitment practices, the school will conduct an online search for all shortlisted candidates. The online search is part of our safeguarding checks and will seek publicly available information on candidates’ suitability to work with children. Shortlisted candidates will be provided with further guidance and will be asked to clarify their online presence.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

St Paul’s CE Primary School is committed to safeguarding & promoting the welfare of children & young people & requires all staff, governors & volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS disclosure. In line with KCSIE 2026 and safer recruitment practices, the school will conduct an online search for shortlisted candidates. The online search is part of our safeguarding checks & will seek publicly available information on candidates’ suitability to work with children. Shortlisted candidates will be provided with further guidance. and will be asked to clarify their online presence.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About St Paul's Church of England Primary School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 174 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: St Paul's Church of England Primary School website
• Email address: admin@stpauls.camden.sch.uk
• Phone number: 0207 722 7381
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-paul-s-church-of-england-primary-school-nw3-3ds

St Paul's C of E Primary School is “a warm, nurturing and community-centred school where pupils’ wellbeing is of utmost importance”. We are particularly proud of our children, their behaviour towards each other and to their learning. The school is idyllically situated on the borders of Primrose Hill Park. Our one form entry school has a friendly and committed staff and supportive parents, which creates a lively and rewarding place to work. 

Arranging a visit to St Paul's Church of England Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@stpauls.camden.sch.uk.

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